While it take intense training, world-class skills and maybe even a bit of luck to register a UFC win, picking the right song to accompany you to the cage can play a role, as well.
See what the fighters from Saturday’s UFC Fight Night 57 event in Austin, Texas, chose as their backing tracks.
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Frankie Edgar def. Cub Swanson via submission (rear-naked choke) – Round 5, 4:56
Frankie Edgar: “Kick in the Door” by Notorious B.I.G.
Cub Swanson: “Jungle” by X Ambassadors & Jamie N Commons
Edson Barboza def. Bobby Green via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Edson Barboza: “Meus Proprios Meios” by Ofcina G3
Bobby Green: “The Brood” by Jim Johnston
Chico Camus def. Brad Pickett via split decision (29-28, 27-30, 29-28)
Chico Camus: “Ready for Whatever” by T.I.
Brad Pickett: “Gertcha” by Chas and Dave
Oleksiy Oliynyk def. Jared Rosholt via knockout (punches) – Round 1, 3:21
Oleksiy Oliynyk: “Ballad for the Suppression” by Vladimir Vysotsky
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Jared Rosholt: “Lunatic Fringe” by Red Ryder
Joseph Benavidez def. Dustin Ortiz via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Joseph Benavidez: “Stranglehold” by Ted Nugent
Dustin Ortiz: “Thunderstruck” by AC/DC
Matt Wiman def. Isaac Vallie-Flagg via unanimous decision (29-28, 30-27, 30-27)
Matt Wiman: “Midnight” by Coldplay
Isaac Vallie-Flagg: “Can’t Hold Us” by Macklemore
Ruslan Magomedov def. Josh Copeland via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Ruslan Magomedov: “I Was Born a Warrior” by Salvador
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Josh Copeland: “Light It Up” by Fallout Boy
Roger Narvaez def. Luke Barnatt via split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
Roger Narvaez: “Tell the World” by Lecrae
Luke Barnatt: “Come Together” by The Beatles
James Vick def. Nick Hein via unanimous decision (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)
James Vick: “Bring em Out” by T. I.
Nick Hein: “Badstreet USA” by Fabulous Freebirds
Akbarh Arreola def. Yves Edwards via submission (armbar) – Round 1, 1:52
Akbarh Arreola: “El Son de los Aguacates” by Tamborazo Zacatecano
Yves Edwards: “Dream On” by Aerosmith
Paige VanZant def. Kailin Curran via TKO (punches) – Round 3, 2:54
Paige VanZant: “Let’s Go” by Trick Daddy featuring Twista, Lil’ John
Kailin Curran: “He Knows My Name” by Francesca Battisteli
Doo Ho Choi def. Juan Puig via TKO (punches) – Round 1, 0:18
Doo Ho Choi: “Strong Wind Highway” by Yoo Jeong Seok
Juan Puig: “Como Mexico No Hay Dos” by Vicente Fernandez
For more on UFC Fight Night 57, check out the UFC Events section of the site.